California Word Search

Play a California word search free online. We built the 12-word list around state symbols, landmarks, food, and famous cities, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.

Words to find: CALIFORNIA, GOLDEN, EUREKA, POPPY, QUAIL, REDWOOD, GRIZZLY, COYOTE, CONDOR, SEAOTTER, PELICAN, DOGFACE.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

California word list, defined

GOLDEN /ˈɡɒldən/ · adjective

Having a bright yellow color, like gold; extremely good or excellent. Related: golden, gilded, aurous, brassy.

EUREKA /juːˈrɛkə/ · interjection

An exclamation of triumph or excitement, typically at having discovered or invented something. Related: aha, aha moment, breakthrough, discovery.

POPPY /ˈpɒpi/ · noun

A flowering plant with showy flowers, often cultivated for its beauty or used as a symbol. A poppy is also a type of seed pod that produces a small, delicate flower. Related: marigold, daisy, sunflower, lily.

QUAIL /kwɑɪl/ · noun

A small, ground-dwelling bird with a short tail and a rounded body, typically having a brown or gray plumage. Quails are often hunted for sport or food. Related: plover, grouse, partridge, pheasant.

REDWOOD /ˈrɛdwʊd/ · noun

A tall, evergreen coniferous tree of the genus Sequoia, native to the Pacific coast of North America, especially the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) and the giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). Related: pine, spruce, fir, cedar.

GRIZZLY /ˈɡrɪzli/ · adjective

Having a rough, untidy, or fierce appearance; relating to or characteristic of a grizzly bear. Related: fierce, rough, untidy, feral.

COYOTE /kɔɪˈoʊti/ · noun

A coyote is a medium-sized, carnivorous mammal native to North America. It is a member of the canine family and is known for its adaptability and intelligence. Related: wolf, jackal, fox, dingo.

CONDOR /kɑndɔr/ · noun

A large, powerful New World vulture with a bald head and a wingspan of up to 3.2 meters (10.5 feet). Related: vulture, eagle, hawk, owl.

PELICAN /ˈpɛlɪkən/ · noun

A large waterbird with a large pouched bill, feeding on fish and other aquatic animals. It is known for its distinctive appearance and impressive diving abilities. Related: heron, stork, ibis, flamingo.

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